Greater New Orleans

Who could be the 'X' factor for the New Orleans Saints in their NFC divisional matchup at Seattle?

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) escapes a sack by New Orleans Saints defensive end Akiem Hicks (76) during the game between the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on Monday, December 2, 2013.
(Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

Just about every New Orleans Saints offensive and defensive weapon were non-factors the last time the team faced the Seattle Seahawks.

The offense only produced 188 yards of total offense and seven points. The defense surrendered 429 yards to the Seahawks and 27 points (we won't put the Michael Bennett fumble TD return on the defense).

Jimmy Graham caught the lone TD pass, but only hauled in three passes for 42 yards. Neither Cam Jordan, nor Junior Galette sacked Russell Wilson. And the Saints potent pass defense took the night off on Dec. 2.